Ingredients:
- 1 pound pasta (penne, farfalle, or your favorite)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or shrimp (cooked and chopped)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes (if using), chicken broth, paprika, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked chicken or shrimp to the sauce and heat through.
- To create the heart shape (optional): Spoon half the pasta onto a serving plate. Using a spoon, push a heart-shaped indentation in the center. Fill the indentation with sauce, then top with the remaining pasta.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Tips and Twists:
- Play with Protein: Swap chicken or shrimp for Italian sausage, salmon, or even tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Lighten Up: Opt for low-fat milk or yogurt instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
- Spice it Up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a kick.
- Get Creative with the Heart: Pipe the sauce into a heart shape on the plate instead of relying on the pasta shape.
- Make it Vegan: Use a vegan cream alternative and plant-based protein like lentils or chickpeas.
Beyond the Hype: A Delicious Choice
Whether Marry Me Pasta lives up to its romantic title is subjective. However, it’s undeniably a delicious and visually appealing dish that’s perfect for a special occasion or simply a delightful weeknight dinner. So grab your loved one, or just a hungry friend, and let the love (or at least the deliciousness) flow!
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I want the recipe please?
It's in page 2
It's on page 2
Mary Me Pasta
Ingredients:
1 pound pasta (penne, farfalle, or your favorite)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (optional)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or shrimp (cooked and chopped)
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add crushed tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes (if using), chicken broth, paprika, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Add the cooked chicken or shrimp to the sauce and heat through.
To create the heart shape (optional): Spoon half the pasta onto a serving plate. Using a spoon, push a heart-shaped indentation in the center. Fill the indentation with sauce, then top with the remaining pasta.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Tips and Twists:
Play with Protein: Swap chicken or shrimp for Italian sausage, salmon, or even tofu for a vegetarian option.
Lighten Up: Opt for low-fat milk or yogurt instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
Spice it Up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a kick.
Get Creative with the Heart: Pipe the sauce into a heart shape on the plate instead of relying on the pasta shape.
Make it Vegan: Use a vegan cream alternative and plant-based protein like lentils or chickpeas.
Beyond the Hype: A Delicious Choice
Whether Marry Me Pasta lives up to its romantic title is subjective. However, it’s undeniably a delicious and visually appealing dish that’s perfect for a special occasion or simply a delightful weeknight dinner. So grab your loved one, or just a hungry friend, and let the love (or at least the deliciousness) flow!
Please send me the recipe
Page 2 will have the recipe for you and someone posted the recipe in the comments section as it seems a few folks are having trouble finding this amazing recipe.
Looks so good! Receipe please?
Please could I have the recipe 🥰🥰
This recipe was a huge hit with my family. I made the recipe just as written except I used the chicken strips made for fajitas from the frozen section. It's already grilled and seasoned and very tender. The only thing was the pasta (I used farfalle) was dry. There wasn't enough sauce (personal preference) so I made another batch of just the sauce and added it. We like our pasta wet. Next time I will double the recipe of the sauce from the beginning. I will definitely make this again and perhaps use shrimp or both. I wonder how this would be with spinach? Or what other vegetable might be good with this? For now we are enjoying this with garlic toast and a side salad. Thank you for sharing.
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